5-Day Great Migration Safari – Northern Serengeti Experience

5-Day Great Migration Safari – Northern Serengeti Experience

Embark on a thrilling 5-day Tanzania safari that follows the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration through the heart of the Northern Serengeti. From massive elephant herds in Tarangire to predator-prey action at the Mara River, this journey combines the best of wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and authentic mid-range comfort. This private safari is ideal for couples, families, or small groups looking to witness Africa’s most epic natural spectacle up close.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1
Arrival in Arusha – Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Day 2-3
Explore Northern Serengeti & Witness the Great Migration
Day 4
Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 5
Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

Price Rates

2 persons
4 persons
6+ persons
$2195.00

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Tour
  • STEP 1
  • STEP 2
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha – Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, your private safari guide will greet you and begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its baobab-studded landscapes and vast herds of elephants, Tarangire comes alive during the dry season as animals gather near the Tarangire River. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. In the evening, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Meals Plan:

Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Eileens Trees Inn

Day 2-3
Explore Northern Serengeti & Witness the Great Migration

After breakfast, drive to the remote and less-crowded Northern Serengeti, arriving in time for an en-route game drive and scenic picnic lunch. Settle in at your tented camp and enjoy the wild sounds of the savannah.

Spend Day 3 entirely dedicated to exploring the Great Migration. This is one of the best places in Africa to witness Mara River crossings, where thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles brave crocodile-infested waters. Watch out for lions, cheetahs, and other predators that follow the migration.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Heritage Mara Camp

Day 4
Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin your morning with a final sunrise game drive in the Northern Serengeti. After brunch and some wildlife viewing, journey southward to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving near the crater rim by evening. Check in at your camp, enjoy dinner, and rest under the stars.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Into the Crater – Ngorongoro’s Hidden Wonders

Accommodations:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

Day 5
Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most biodiverse wildlife sanctuaries on Earth. Spot the legendary Big Five – lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo – in this natural wonder. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before making your way back to Arusha, where your safari concludes.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodations:

Lemala Ngorongoro Camp

Included

All park fees and government taxes

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

All scheduled activities and game drives

Professional English-speaking safari guide

Accommodation in mid-range lodges and camps

All meals and bottled water as outlined

Roundtrip airport transfers

Excluded

International airfare

Extra hotel nights before/after the safari (can be arranged)

Tips (Recommended: $10 per person per day)

Visa fees and travel insurance

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